AI-generatedBelfort at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 24°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,740 h
- Rain a year
- 1,149 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 362 m
Climate in Belfort
Belfort has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 24 °C, while January is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year, Belfort is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:5018:47
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:31–08:32 · evening 18:05–19:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:19–07:31 · evening 19:06–19:18
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Belfort in October?
In October, Belfort is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Belfort.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:50 – 18:47
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 68 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Paris
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Belfort
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Belfort, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Belfort
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 8).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Belfort: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Belfort has about 13 rainy days with 104 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Belfort
How breezy and how cloudy Belfort is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Belfort typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 68 % of the sky over Belfort: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Belfort
How often the day gets hot in Belfort (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Belfort has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Belfort
Snow is possible in Belfort, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Belfort.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Belfort
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 5° | −1° | 2.1 h | 14 | 120 |
| FebruaryFeb | 13 | 7° | 0° | 3.1 h | 12 | 98 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 11° | 2° | 4.5 h | 13 | 94 |
| AprilApr | 54 | 14° | 5° | 5.8 h | 12 | 79 |
| MayMay | 69 | 18° | 9° | 6.3 h | 14 | 100 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 22° | 13° | 7.4 h | 12 | 78 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 24° | 15° | 7.7 h | 12 | 73 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 24° | 15° | 7.2 h | 12 | 74 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 20° | 11° | 5.5 h | 10 | 78 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 15° | 8° | 3.6 h | 13 | 104 |
| NovemberNov | 13 | 9° | 3° | 2.2 h | 14 | 118 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 6° | 0° | 1.8 h | 16 | 134 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
47.64° N, 6.85° E · 362 m · Europe/Paris
Best time to visit Belfort
The best time to visit Belfort is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is December with 134 mm.
Belfort through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Belfort in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 11–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Belfort in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 22–24 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Belfort in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Belfort in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Belfort for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Belfort
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Belfort: score 79 against 50. In July, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 79better |
| Day high | 15° | 24° |
| Night low | 8° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 104 mm | 73 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – May
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Belfort month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January5° · 2 h
In January, Belfort is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 120 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in January13February7° · 3 h
In February, Belfort is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in February30March11° · 5 h
In March, Belfort is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 94 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in March54April14° · 6 h
In April, Belfort is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in April69May18° · 6 h
In May, Belfort is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in May78June22° · 7 h
In June, Belfort is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in June79July24° · 8 h
In July, Belfort is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in July78August24° · 7 h
In August, Belfort is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in August75September20° · 6 h
In September, Belfort is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in September50October15° · 4 h
In October, Belfort is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 104 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in October13November9° · 2 h
In November, Belfort is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 118 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belfort.
Belfort in November5December6° · 2 h
In December, Belfort is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 134 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Belfort.
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Belfort vs. Mulhouse
In October the holiday weather in Belfort and Mulhouse is about equally good (score 50 vs. 54). During the day it is about as warm in Mulhouse as in Belfort.
| in October | Belfort | Mulhouse |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Belfort ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Planning a trip to Belfort
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Belfort in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Belfort has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7).
- 47
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 71
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 7
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 20 min
- Distance
- 680 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Belfort
When is the best time to visit Belfort?
The best time to visit Belfort is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Belfort?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Belfort?
Rain is most frequent from October to May; the wettest month is December with 134 mm. The driest month is July with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Belfort get?
Belfort gets around 1,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Belfort in?
Belfort uses the time zone Europe/Paris: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Belfort?
A nonstop flight from London to Belfort takes about 1 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 680 km.
Which school holidays are best for Belfort?
Belfort has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 47, May half-term 71, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 7.
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